I'd never spend the money on the new offering. I can do the same thing for considerably less money. I've not been impressed with Remington the past few years either.

I used to build rifles ( still do but not as often), and I could build a fine weapon for a lot less than you could pick up a new 700. I've also built a few that cost considerably more.

Pretty sure I could do the same thing they are doing here for $700-800. Their prices are absurd and sicken me.